Seventeen-year old Katie isn’t used to being in control. Her mother drives her crazy with her constant criticism and advice, and her boyfrien...
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Jun 27, 2011
Cara
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What do you get when you have a misbehaving dog and a girl who needs to take control of her life? Answer: This funny self-discovery story.
It was refreshing to see our protagonist, Katie, not be so put together. A lot of the time we encounter girls with lots of sparkly personality that are thrown some serious problems to get a story, not in this case though. Katie didn't have some serious life altering problem (well I guess that is debatable if you consider your boyfriend dumping you More...
It was refreshing to see our protagonist, Katie, not be so put together. A lot of the time we encounter girls with lots of sparkly personality that are thrown some serious problems to get a story, not in this case though. Katie didn't have some serious life altering problem (well I guess that is debatable if you consider your boyfriend dumping you More...
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Jul 12, 2010
Nian
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For as long as Katie's lived, her mother has been controlling her life. Before Katie heads off to start classes in University for the summer and living away from home with a roommate, her life falls apart. Her boyfriend dumps her on her birthday and her friends are no longer her friends. In a way, getting away from home—and her control freak mother—is a good thing. She'll be able to reinvent herself in a new place. Pretty soon, Katie's doing things without consulting her mother—like adopting a d
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Sep 29, 2010
Sasha
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Alpha Dog by Jennifer Ziegler is a story about a girl named Katie McAllister who goes to Austin for a summer college program. Her boyfriend breaks up with her on her birthday, and she eagerly goes to Austin to get over him. While she's there, she meets her confident, weiner dog-loving roommate Christine and Christine's musician boyfriend Robot, and the guy-next-door Matt. Christine drags her to a shelter so they can get a dog, and Katie ends up falling for a mutt named Seamus (pronounced Shame-u
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Jul 18, 2010
Charlene
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When you know you've found the one, you'll know.
In Alpha Dog, Ziegler writes the story of a 17-year old high school girl, Katie, who is maturing into a confident, independent and responsible adult. The story basically begins with Katie being dumped by her popular boyfriend, Chuck, on her birthday and just before heading off to summer school at a university. Katie, suddenly finds herself, friendless and lonely. (Her boyfriend was dating one of her friends). Anyway, after being d More...
In Alpha Dog, Ziegler writes the story of a 17-year old high school girl, Katie, who is maturing into a confident, independent and responsible adult. The story basically begins with Katie being dumped by her popular boyfriend, Chuck, on her birthday and just before heading off to summer school at a university. Katie, suddenly finds herself, friendless and lonely. (Her boyfriend was dating one of her friends). Anyway, after being d More...
Apr 08, 2008
♣Corina
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another book by jenny ziegler... totally awesome, dude!!!!!
READ IT!!!!!!!!! ps yes, i know sinead, she totally rocks
READ IT!!!!!!!!! ps yes, i know sinead, she totally rocks
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Jul 11, 2008
Rebecca
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Mar 29, 2011
Lili
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This was a good book!!! It is a young adult book that I read in the fourth/fifth grade! It is about a girl who is going to college (I think!!!) and finds this really cute dog and adopts it, she couldn't help it!!!! But the dog is crazy and pulls her on walks, barks WAY too much, and eats anything he can get at!!!! How will she manage!!!!!!!!!
Mar 11, 2010
Larissa
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A very good read, especially for the animal lover inside of us. Jennifer Ziegler brings out the best in the characters in my opinion. If you ever want a story about a dog that doesn't have a chaotic, sad ending; Alpha Dog is what you're looking for! Try it. You won't have any regrets.
I'll be reading this one over and over.
I'll be reading this one over and over.
Dec 06, 2007
Kristi
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A funny teen romance with a dopey dog at the center of the story:
17 year old Katie has left home for the first time to attend a pre-college summer at the University of Texas, Austin. Her mom's kind of a control freak so Katie jumps at the chance to move into an apartment with a punky party girl and her loud friends (unbeknownst to mom.)
On a whim, Katie adopts Seamus, a pound pooch with pitiful, pleading brown eyes. Seamus has a tendency chew everything in sight, bark More...
17 year old Katie has left home for the first time to attend a pre-college summer at the University of Texas, Austin. Her mom's kind of a control freak so Katie jumps at the chance to move into an apartment with a punky party girl and her loud friends (unbeknownst to mom.)
On a whim, Katie adopts Seamus, a pound pooch with pitiful, pleading brown eyes. Seamus has a tendency chew everything in sight, bark More...
Jun 14, 2010
Dana
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I liked this book. It was quirky and made it very clear that owning a dog is a lot of responsibility and not to be taken lightly. With that responsibility comes great rewards. Unconditional love. Dogs are cool.
This was also a learning to stand on your own two feet story. Growing up and dealing with life and learning to make your own choices.
Great book for teens.
This was also a learning to stand on your own two feet story. Growing up and dealing with life and learning to make your own choices.
Great book for teens.
Nov 29, 2008
JustWorkAlready
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this book is nice... but i think the narrators ex-boyfriend is such a jerk! you do not dump your girlfriend: through the phone, an e-mail, a text, an IM, and even less on her birthday!
Nov 11, 2010
Chris
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Cute story about self discovery amidst a lunatic dog, a punk rock band, a moody roommate and a controlling mother. Not to mention the cute boy across the hall. Very fun.
Jan 20, 2009
Zoe
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this is a totally AWESOME book i insist all girls should read it. it's funny, smart with a twist of the truth. five stars.
Aug 30, 2010
Jessica
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A great book for animal lovers and about becoming independant. Would have liked to get to know Matt a little more.
Jun 29, 2009
Katie
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Eh. It was okay. Nothing I would ever read again. It was a good story though.
May 20, 2009
Valerie
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A very good read. At first Katie seems to be a push over and that was a bit annoying, but as the book progresses she gets a backbone. The dog is a mess but she loves him anyways. The reason why I like the book so much is because the girl changes for the better because of her dog not because of a guy. It was refreshing I guess.
The book has its funny parts and its touching parts too. I would not restrict this book to only dog lovers.
The book has its funny parts and its touching parts too. I would not restrict this book to only dog lovers.
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Apr 10, 2008
Miriam
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This book was chosen in my book club since the chooser knows the author (local Austin). It was cute and fun but definitely written for teenage (or younger) girls. It's very PG and simply cutesy. I do like the love of the dog and her struggle with taming it. We have a dog, too, and so I understand the struggle of training it. A quick, fun read.
Oct 15, 2007
Karebear
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I think that it's a good story about stepping away from people who aiern't right for you. And I think adding a crazy dog in there makes everything even better!!! :)
Jun 26, 2011
Meredith
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I liked How Not To Be Popular better, but this was definitely a super duper fun read!! :)
-Meredith
-Meredith
Dec 03, 2011
Kelsey
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this book is all about being the alpha dog, the leader. and this is one of my favorite books.
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